Adults are invited to the Montville Township Public Library for their ongoing self-improvement programs:

• TAI-CHI - co-ed, Thursdays at 11:30 am, $10 collected at door
• YOGA CLUB - co-ed, a free self-running Yoga group meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30.

For information, please call 973-402-0900 ext 228  

 
"THE NOTABLES"

On Wed., Nov. 19 at 7 PM, Montville Twp Public Library will bring you the music of the Notables.

Notables is a dynamic combination of about 20 women – of all ages, occupations, lifestyles and from varied backgrounds – who have formed a special bond because they share an interest in music and performance. The songs they sing span all generations, ensuring rapport with audiences of all ages. And, their spirited and unique style engages audience

Notables’ voices blend in harmony to sing America ’s Favorite Music in lively arrangements of Broadway, jazz and pop tunes that are classic as well as contemporary.

Notables sing music by the greats – Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren, Jerome Kern; and the lyrics of Al Dubin, Dorothy Field, Oscar Hammerstein II and much more. They also perform tunes by original artists, gospel and other select music. Seasonal holiday favorites, as well as patriotic songs, are also in the group’s repertoire.
 

"ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN"

Noted historian Glen LeBeouf is back at the Library with his gripping and timely lecture about the relationship between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Wed., Dec. 3rd at 7 PM.
 

Blues legend Hubert Sumlin, who Rolling Stone calls one of rock and roll’s 100 greatest guitar players, chats about his book Incurables Blues, which is all about his amazing career with seminal blues masters like Howlin Wolf and Muddy Waters, right up to his present day relationship with rock giants like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Jimmy Page. If you’ve ever wonder where rock and roll came from, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear it from a man who was there from the beginning. Thu. Dec. 4th at 7 PM.
 

"SELF ESTEEM"

The Panic Relief Council shows you how a positive self worth can help you cope with holiday stress and the stressful, growing demands on your time. Another in our occasional programs on stress management and self-help. Wed., Dec. 10th at 7 PM.
 

"WRITER’S GROUP"

About 20 dedicated local writers and poets have banded together at Montville Library to share their works, seek critiques from peers, and generally provide support in their efforts to create fiction, poetry and biography. Anyone who is interested may join the group. For more information, contact Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext 222 or email at either ronaldrizio@optonline.net or montvillelib@gmail.com. The next meeting is Thu., Dec 11 at 7 PM in the Library Conference Room.
 

"ALL THAT JAZZ"

Libby Richman, Alto sax, brings her trio to Montville Library in a holiday concert that is typically seen in the cafes and jazz clubs of Manhattan . Wed. Dec. 17th at 7 PM.
 

"NEWS FOR TEENS AT THE MONTVILLE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY "

Are you a college bound junior or senior who will be taking the SAT later in the year? The Library is offering a special course by Kaplan, “Unlocking the Secrets of the SAT” on Wednesday, November 5th at 3 PM.

Interested teens are also invited to join the Teen Advisory Board, a sort of student council for the library which helps plan events and advises the staff on issues relevant to high school students. Formed last year, we have several returning members and we’re always looking for new members.

If you have any questions about services to high school students at the Library, please call Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext 222 or email at ronaldrizio@optonline.net.
 

The meeting rooms at Montville Twp Public Library’s Pio Costa Auditorium are available to individuals and groups from Montville who can present a tax exempt number as a non-profit and who fulfill minimum insurance liability requirements. Rooms are available during Library hours only; Wednesday is set aside for Library programs. Library and official township business have first priority. If you would like to schedule a meeting, just download this two page form and mail/bring it with your tax exempt number and your insurance certificate to the Program Coordinator’s office. Or call Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext 222 (ronaldrizio@optonline.net).

Click here to download
the application for
the use of facility
 

"CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN"

The Montville Township Public Library is again looking for participants to join "Conversational Italian", a joint program with The Center for Italian & Italian American Culture, Inc. (CIIAC).

Conversational Italian has been meeting successfully in other locations and now has a good following here at the library. Whether you speak well or wish to improve your speaking skills, this is an opportunity to meet other Italophiles to practice, improve and keep your Italian conversation skills alive. A native speaker and experienced facilitator is present to guide the conversation in a relaxed and social setting.

CIIAC is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and preserving the Italian language, culture and heritage. This activity is open to the general public and is free.

Please call CIIAC at 973-571-1995 for the Fall schedule.

LITERACY FOUNDATION, OURMONTVILLE.COM WEB SITE AND MONTVILLE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY JOIN FORCES TO BRING YOU MORE BOOK CLUBS.

The Montville Twp Literacy Foundation, in co-operation with the OurMontville.Com web site is offering free Virtual Library Online Book Clubs. Go to the Virtual Library at http://www.dearreader.com/montville.signup.html and

register for any one of almost a dozen clubs : Fiction, non-fiction, teens, business, romance, good news, science fiction, horror, mystery, audio books and a pre-published club which feature books that haven’t even reached print yet. Each day, you will receive a 5 minute portion of a book in your email. During the week, you may read 2-3 chapters. Then you can decide to purchase the book online, head to your nearest bookstore, or check out the selection at the Montville Twp Public Library.

This is a great way for busy people to keep up with their reading.

FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

For many years, Montville Twp Public Library’s “First Tuesday Book Club” has been meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at the library at 1:00 p.m. The Club is now looking for new members. Book clubs are a great way to share your reading. Everyone reads the Number One best sellers but our group looks for great books that may not necessarily be the top seller but deserve merit and discussion. For more information, please call Ron Rizio at 973-402-0900 ext 222

“COMPUTER CLASSES - WHERE LEARNING IS EASY”

The Library provides adult computer classes in our new and user-friendly computer lab. Classes include basic, intermediate or advanced courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet, including e-mail and searching the Web. You will be instructed in a small group with one computer per student. If you are nervous about signing up because you have never touched a computer before, or if you want to learn a new skill or improve upon what you already know, these classes are for you!

The cost for a class will be $10 for residents of Montville Township, and $20 for non-residents. Classes will be free to township residents who are seniors.

Click here to download the APPLICATION FOR COMPUTER TRAINING. This application is also available at the circulation desk or by the computer tables.

- PAYMENT - Payment must accompany this form and may be dropped off at the circulation desk
  or mailed to above address.
- NO REFUNDS There will be no refunds. However, if the library cancels a class, the tuition fee will
  be refunded.
- SCHEDULING - Instructor Vince Sacco will contact you for convenient scheduling.

For more information please call instructor Vince Sacco at 973-402-0900 x 243. If Vince is not in, please leave a message including your name and phone number.